You are not the only one to feel this way - I have had similar conversations with others - simulation or not, it is very obvious that certain beings have been drawn here to put pressure on the possibility of forming a community. Why else have predators amongst lambs?

[ Armand's posture has relaxed some, even if their topic of conversation is rather chilling. Still, he's not particularly worried - the fact that so many have joined them here tonight is proof enough that those brought to this place are willing to set aside any immediate fear and focus on the threat at hand. ]

But it is as you say, the true threat is whatever power has brought us here - it is far more worthy of suspicion than the few of us that are not normal humans..